Nonsurgical spinal decompression system traction combined with electroacupuncture in the treatment of multi-segmental cervical disc herniation: A case report

Qing Xu, Xuewen Tian, Xintong Bao, Dongren Liu, Fanshuo Zeng, Qiangsan Sun, Qing Xu, Xuewen Tian, Xintong Bao, Dongren Liu, Fanshuo Zeng, Qiangsan Sun

Abstract

Rationale: With the spread of computers and mobile phones, cervical spondylosis has become a common occupational disease in clinics, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. We used a nonsurgical spinal decompression system (SDS) combined with physical therapy electroacupuncture (EA) to treat a case of mixed cervical spondylosis caused by multi-level cervical disc herniation, and we achieved satisfactory results.

Patient concerns: A 44-year-old Caucasian Asian woman presented with neck pain and numbness on the left side of the limb. MRI showed the patient's C3-C7 segment cervical disc herniation, and the flexion arch of the cervical spine was reversed.

Diagnosis: The patient was diagnosed with a mixed cervical spondylosis.

Interventions: The patient received a month of physical therapy (SDS traction combined with EA).

Outcomes: Before and after treatment: VAS score of neck pain decreased from 8 to 0; Cervical spine mobility returned to normal; The grip strength of left hand increased from 7.5 kg to 19.2 kg; Cervical curvature index changed from -16.04% to -3.50%; the physiological curvature of the cervical spine was significantly restored. There was no dizziness or neck discomfort at 6 month and 1 year follow-up.

Lessons subsetions: SDS traction combined with EA is effective for the treatment of cervical disc herniation and can help restore and rebuild the biomechanical balance of the cervical spine.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no conflicts of interests to disclose.

Copyright © 2022 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

Figures

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Figure 1
T1 weighted sagittal image of cervical spine before treatment. Note: The white arrows indicate the location of the cervical disc herniation and the location of the dural and spinal cord compression. Fig. 1-4. Sagittal image of cervical spine before treatment and after treatment.
Figure 2
Figure 2
T2 weighted sagittal image of cervical spine before treatment. Note: The white arrows indicate the location of the cervical disc herniation and the location of the dural and spinal cord compression, and the red line measures the flexion angle of the cervical spine.
Figure 3
Figure 3
T1 weighted sagittal image of cervical spine after treatment. Note: White arrows indicate a reduction in cervical disc herniation and a significant reduction in spinal cord and dural compression.
Figure 4
Figure 4
T2 weighted sagittal image of cervical spine after treatment. Note: The white arrows indicate a reduction in cervical disc herniation and a significant reduction in spinal cord and dural compression; the red line indicates the flexion angle of the cervical spine.

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